"To dowse," says the author of this definitive study of the divining art, "is to search with the aid of a handheld instrument such as a forked stick or a pendular bob on the end of a string - for anything: subterranean water flowing in a narrow underground fissure, a pool of oil or a vein of mineral ore, a buried sewer pipe or electrical cable, an airplane downed in a mountain wilderness, a disabled ship helplessly adrift in a gale, a lost wallet or dog, a missing person, perhaps a buried treasure." Co-author of The Secret Life of Plants, Christopher Bird has filled this book with exciting, documented stories, most of them illustrated with photographs and diagrams. It provides a complete history of the art of dowsing around the world and discusses in detail the various existing theories attempting to explain this extraordinary phenomenon.

"The Message" is a particular way of reading the cards that Deborah Leigh learned from her grandmother. Over the years she has developed it into a remarkable tool for developing intuitive perception. It enables us to know ourselves so well that nothing ever need be left to Chance in our lives again. It teaches us how to live a happier life, utilizing choice and change as powerful instruments to guide our lives, learning to embrace the abundance and balance that belongs to the Universe by perceiving the future it makes it possible to take control and genuinely empower ourselves in ways we never imagined.

In clear and understandable language, Case elucidates the Tarot tradition and technique for the modern thinker. Students of the Tarot will find the necessary information to understand and apply the principles of Tarot--and the correspondences of symbol, tone, color, and number--to the art of daily living.

Who are the ancient astronauts? Why did they first come to Earth? Why are they returning now? What part did they play in building the great monuments of antiquity? What part did they play in the formation of present and earlier civilizations? With what other beings do we share our universe? And where does the Earth fit into the cosmic scheme of things? Almost twenty years of experimental work with telepathy led to the "breakthrough" contact recorded in this book. The Ra Material is an account not only of the events leading up to this contact, but of over 200 pages of verbatim transcripts of each and every conversation!

The animals have wisdom to share and lessons to teach, each card in this unique and colourful deck connecting you more deeply to your inherent intuitive power to manifest your dreams and fulfil your destiny. Born out of the author's personal journey to heal her trauma, this deck is a companion and guide for others walking the same path. From a piglet offering self-love and an octopus encouraging evolution, to a whale suggesting flow and ostrich telling you to get some perspective, each animal you encounter offers wisdom and helps you to find purpose and meaning in life. The unique, hand-drawn art in this deck is infused with sage animal messages and the author's deep passion for focusing readings on life-purpose and manifestation. Seek connection to your core sense of self and find ways bring your desires and dreams into the world with the tools in this deck.

Discover the buried secrets in Under

the Roses, a charming 40-card Petit

Lenormand deck. In addition to the 36

standard cards, this deck includes alternate

cards for the Child, the Gentleman, and

the Lady. The 60-page booklet offers

keywords, instructions and diagrams

for learning to read with the Lenormand

method

Draconic astrology is an ancient technique which seems to have got lost in the mists of time somewhere between ancient Babylon and about 1950, when it suddenly resurfaced. It's a powerful tool that uncovers a person's actual life (or soul) purpose by shifting the Moon's natal North Node to 0 Degrees Aries, thus creating a Moon-based specialist destiny chart. But there's more to it than that....;Soul lies at the heart of draconic astrology, yet there is no agreement on what the soul is. It is a timeless and universal preoccupation of philosophers, mystics, authors - and just about everybody - as becomes evident in the wide variety of case studies used in this book to demonstrate the technique. The desire to find one's life purpose shows itself in those who apparently have everything - and those who have far less - and the motivation is the same no matter a person's race, gender, status, wealth, fame and occupation. Join Victor Olliver as he digs deeper into the charts of Britney Spears, Karl Marx, Greta Thunberg, Nelson Mandela and many more to discover just what is revealed in their draconic charts.

Our strongly felt beliefs can affect the way we see ourselves and how we respond to others, both positively and negatively. Now you can improve your life and harness your creative potential by using The Art of Affirmations. This three-deck set, of 36 cards each, is dedicated to empowering and motivating you at the very core of your consciousness in its own unique way. It's as easy as pulling a card, once a week or a few times a day, to replace negative ways of thinking with more-constructive ones. Select from three decks, Divine, Heal, and Breathe, and let yourself connect to the message on the card or be inspired by the symbolism of the artwork. With The Art of Affirmations as your guide, you will be able to develop spiritual skills, energize your life, and restore a sense of well-being.

Why is five associated with life? How come come circles are so sixy? What has eleven got to do with the mile? This little book delves into the secret qualities of quantities and is essential reading for philosophers, mathemagicians and wizards of all ages. With a detailed page-by-page examination of the numbers from 0 to 12 it also examines Gnomons, Cosmic Numbers, Magic Squares and the numerology of Games. With extensive appendices, this is a timeless gem for people of all professions and ages. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a Palm Reader? Can they really see the future by looking at your hands? Or do they just make it up? Can they really look deep inside someone and know everything about that person? Kind of gives you the shivers, doesn't it? Reading Between the Lines is a true story about real people, who have decided to change their lives. Their journey begins with the Palm Reader. Not a fortune teller, but a gifted, trustworthy person, who, through her intuition, holds the key to uncover each person's truth. How do I find my Soulmate? Do I have a Guardian Angel? Will I be rich? Will I be happy? What is my Soul Purpose? The answers to these questions (and more) are found within the pages of this book. Reading Between the Lines is your passport into the secret lives of real people, where you will see yourself reflected in the pages as you laugh, cry, and share in this magical journey towards fulfilling your dreams.

Nostradamus is widely known as the greatest diviner and visionary who ever lived. In the whole of publishing history, only the Bible has sold more copies than his prophecies, which have been in print since his death on 1 July 1556 - an event he accurately foretold the night before it happened. Using a revolutionary new analysis of the secret dating of Nostradamus's prophecies, in this, The Complete Prophecies for The Future, Mario Reading reveals startling new interpretations. Is the demise of the British monarchy inevitable? Will Britain leave the EU after all - and will this spell the end of the EU project as a whole? Will there be a Global War - and, if so, what will this mean for the world's climate? Nostradamus predicted the Twin Towers disaster of 9/11, the 2003 Iraq War, the devastating tsunamis of 2004/5 and the great flood of New Orleans - and he foretold the future for decades to come. Thanks to Mario Reading's groundbreaking translations and sharp, knowledgable commentaries, readers can now scan the future history of the 21st century - before it happens.

For a new generation of seekers, a guide to illuminating the present with sparkling new clarity, catching a glimpse of the future -- and having a ball while doing it.

The popularity of books on I Ching, Tarot cards, and casting spells for love or success prove that even in this technological age, there is still a place for a little practical magic. For a generation used to gazing into their computer screens, Urea Silbey opens an enticing window on the possibilities that lie beyond the realities of our everyday lives.

Crystal Ball Gazing describes the different types of balls -- from ordinary glass spheres to those made of rose quartz, amethyst, and even precious stones -- and explains how to select a ball that harmonizes with one's spirit. Easy-to-follow instructions discuss how to read a ball, interpret its symbols, and apply its messages to such practical matters as healing, relaxation, and setting goals for the future.

From the team that brought the inventive book Literary Witches: A Celebration of Magical Women Writers to life comes a 70-card oracle deck--featuring female icons and otherworldly symbols--that aims to add spiritual insight and feminist guidance to your personal divination practice.

If you seek wisdom from strong, creative women, this oracle deck--which features 30 prominent female writers from literary history--will give you what you seek. The female visionaries in this deck will inform answers to questions about your creative life and spiritual journey. In addition to the portraits of literary heroes, such as Virginia Woolf and Toni Morrison, and lesser-known trailblazers, such as Yumiko Kurahashi and Mirabai, the deck features 40 symbol cards bearing illustrations of potent spiritual icons to enhance your reading. A small guidebook will act as an interpreter, helping you find meaning in the cards based on your specific intentions, the writers' dominant traits, and the spiritual symbols at play.

Despite its widespread popularity in antebellum America, phrenology has rarely been taken seriously as a cultural phenomenon. Charles Colbert seeks to redress this neglect by demonstrating the important contributions the theory made to artistic developments in the period. He goes on to reveal the links between the tenets of phrenology and the cultural ideals of Jacksonian democracy. As Colbert demonstrates, virtually every important figure of the American Renaissance expressed some opinion of phrenology, whether or not they embraced it. Its proponents included many artists eager to support a cause that enhanced the status of their profession by endowing the human form with extraordinary significance. Colbert reviews the careers of Hiram Powers, William Sidney Mount, Harriet Hosmer, Asher B. Durand, and Thomas Cole, among others, in light of their responses to phrenology. Powers's "Greek Slave," for example, can be seen as a model of the physical and moral perfection available to those who adopted the phrenological program, a series of dictates on everything from diet to mental and physical exercise. By creating portraits, genre scenes, ideal figures, and even landscapes that embodied the theory's teachings, Colbert shows, artists endeavored to enlist their audience in a crusade that would transform the nation.
Originally published in 1997.
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A unique oracle card deck combining the divine wisdom of the Archangels with the natural beauty of the animal kingdom. Each of the 44 cards in this deck represents an animal, bird or insect, and shows symbols associated with each creature to help you interpret its spiritual messages. For example, when picking the Elephant card, the guidance is 'Open yourself to true abundance'. Every animal also works with a specific Archangel, who is indicated on that card. The accompanying guidebook offers the reader unique information about each animal as well as its soul purpose and service mission, and the direct guidance the Archangels want to give you through these beautiful creatures. The messages in these cards will show you that there is beauty and wisdom all around us - both here on Earth, and from Heaven!

In the popular "Little Bit of" series: a fresh, accessible introduction to the practice of using pendulums. With every swing of the pendulum, you can develop your spiritual energy. Dani Bryant, a green witch, provides an easy-to-follow guide that explains how to choose or craft your pendulum, and use it for dowsing and divination. You'll find rituals for clearing negativity, balancing chakras, making contact with the spirit world, meditation, generating accurate answers to your questions, and much more.

This deck of divination cards was inspired by Madame Adelaide Lenormand, a well-known psychic at the time of the French Revolution, and was first realized in the late 1700s. Keeping with the tradition of the clear and consistent symbols of that time, these nostalgic oracle cards can yield practical advice applicable to today's world and can lead to your finding well-defined and concise answers to your most puzzling questions. 36 Lenormand cards (plus three additional cards for Alternate Man, Woman, and Child) are included. To enhance your reading skills with this deck, look for its companion guide, The Art of Lenormand Reading, sold separately. Box contains 39 Lenormand art cards.